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Martin
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One of the most easily recognized aircraft in all Uncle
Sam's vast aerial armadas is the Martin PBM-3 Mariner. It is
a huge
flying boat with a very graceful, bird-like silhouette. Designed for very long range operations, the craft is equipped to
remain away from its base for protracted periods while fulfilling
its duties as a patrol bomber, convoy escort or fleet operations
scout. It's capability to fly very long range missions is
underscored by it having a galley and sleeping accommodations.
The
Mariner was built to replace the older Consolidated PBY series,
but so many patrol planes were needed, that it ended up as an
addition and not a replacement. Over 1,000 Mariners were
built during the war. They proved so useful and reliable
that many remained in service for decades.
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Martin PBM Mariner
From our
Premier Series. 1/68th scale. 20.75" wingspan
by 14.6" long
No. AENHD-PR. Only $189.95 |
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Martin
PBM Mariner
From
our Deluxe Series.
1/72nd scale. 20" wingspan by 13.25"
long.
No. AENHD-S1. Only $139.95
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